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Homewood Health’s inpatient Guardians Program is designed to support first responders, military personnel, and veterans who are living with anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and/or the impacts of trauma (i.e. PTSD, operational stress) as stand-alone conditions or concurrent disorders. It is one of the few inpatient programs of its kind in Canada.
Our integrated and transdiagnostic approach is evidence-based and developed with leading experts. It is uniquely tailored to the needs of this population and their experiences both in and out of uniform.
The Guardian’s Program patients reside in a dedicated unit with Guardians-only programming.
Are you closer to the West Coast? Homewood also provides a Guardians treatment program on Vancouver Island, BC, at Homewood Ravensview.
Now offering three evidence-based and clinically-proven treatments to those suffering from treatment-resistant depression or other mental health conditions. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Intravenous and Intranasal pharmacological therapies are now offered at Homewood Health Centre on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Homewood Health has a long history as a leader in the treatment of mental health conditions like trauma, addiction, anxiety, and concurrent disorders and we can advise on a treatment program that would be best suited for you.
Guardians patients are assessed at intake and discharge using several tools, including a self-rated assessment tool. Based on recent data, 80% of patients showed marked improvement in PTSD symptoms at program completion.
We also monitor patient satisfaction regularly to assist with quality control and to ensure Homewood Health Centre patients receive the highest quality care. Based on the data collected, the program met the needs of 94% of patients, and the overall program rating was 96%.
Homewood Health is committed to advancing evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for those we serve. Our recent peer-reviewed article, “Measurement-based care in a Canadian treatment program for first responders, military personnel, and Veterans: A case study,” published in the Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health, examines how measurement-based care (MBC) was successfully implemented within a specialized Canadian mental health and addictions program.
Drawing on data from a digital MBC platform, the study found patient engagement and clinical outcomes exceeding national benchmarks, while also highlighting the practical challenges of implementation and the importance of training and clinical leadership. Together, these insights demonstrate how structured, measurement-driven care can strengthen treatment and improve outcomes for individuals with complex mental health needs.
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Homewood Health is a core partner of Warrior Health, a first-of-a-kind anonymous platform where Ontario Public Safety Personnel (PSP) can access mental health supports and services on-demand.
Ontario’s PSP and their families have access to culturally specific, trauma-informed, and stigma-free mental health resources and services. These services include:
Dedicated to adults who are struggling with the symptoms of trauma(s), occupational injury, or with co-occurring trauma and addiction.
A nationally recognized flagship program combining 24/7 medical care, withdrawal management and a skilled interdisciplinary team.
Designed specifically for health care workers experiencing challenges related to substance use and concurrent issues relating to mood and or anxiety.
Uses various treatments and novel psychopharmacological agents to provide care for treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions.
This program allows time to fully explore mood (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder) and/or anxiety disorders and, where applicable, the intersection of these in combination with substance use issues.
The program is designed using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, for those who require an adapted, modified program, delivered at a slower pace over twelve weeks.
For women with complex trauma, a comprehensive integration of therapy and clinical care provided in a dedicated unit.
Homewood has extensive experience in treating complex and co-occurring disorders. It is often the case that individuals may be suffering from multiple conditions, which can complicate recovery if not identified and addressed. Our clinical approach is designed to help build an understanding of how different issues may affect the individual and employ evidence-based treatment that provides the foundation, knowledge and tools necessary to address these conditions and help build the skills required to sustain long-term recovery.
At Homewood Health we recognize that family and/or friends are an important part of a patient’s social support system, and family/friend involvement is determined based on the patient’s individual needs.
If you feel that someone’s mental health issue or substance use is impacting their ability to function well, there are ways to initiate the conversation and show that you care.
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